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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

This opening is available to Dec. 2022 and May 2023 college graduates seeking full-time employment as a Finance Foundation Program Participant (FFP) with Caterpillar Financial in Nashville, TN.

FFP is a leadership development program for recent college graduates that provides exposure to different core business areas of the Financial Products Division (FPD). Participants receive a high degree of management focus and deliberate assignment placement during their 4 years in the program.

The first three rotational assignments will be 8-12 months in portfolio management and origination, followed by a 24-month rotation in a specialty group/area including but not limited to: Treasury, Credit, Insurance, Structured Finance, Lease Services, and Aftermarket Solutions. The objective of this program is to provide broad business experience, so participants can take on future leadership, senior, or field sales roles with the company.

What to expect during this 4-year program:

• First 2 years built to advance your skills in portfolio management and origination
• Final 2 years in a specialty rotation designed to expand experience in the business
• Gain an understanding of multiple Cat Financial business units
• High visibility with senior leadership
• Career development and formal mentorship programs
• Leadership, networking, and volunteer opportunities
• Corporate responsibility initiatives
• Enjoy life in Nashville
• Upon program completion, graduates begin managing their own careers

*the rotations and timing are subject to vary based on the needs of the business.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale at the time of application. Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA through graduation.
• Completed a bachelor's degree in related field.

• Completion of basic accounting classes.
• Domestic Mobility
• Authorized to work in US

Desired Qualifications
• Ability to work independently, as well as with other employees and customers
• Knowledge of and ability to apply statistical analysis skills to measure, analyze and improve service
• Ability to utilize office software systems and prepare documents, reports, spreadsheets and graphics
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
• Bi-lingual skills a plus

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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